American Colonial Historical Medals (Betts Medals)
1759 Allied Commanders
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GREAT BRITAIN - 1660-1815 |
| Item Description: |
BRASS 1759 BETTS-425 ALLIED COMMANDERS |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 50 BN |
| Owner: |
PSL |
Owner Comments:
Betts-425 Brass.
This medal commemorates all the recent victories 0f 1758-1759 in America and elsewhere. The obverse features King George on the left and Frederick I of Prussia. The reverse shows seven allied commanders including H. William Pitt, who was considered the "inspiring genius" of the war, Prince Ferdinand, Prince Henry, Duke Brunswig, Adm. Boscawen, Col. Clive, and Gen. L. Amherst. - Ex: John J. Ford